Scottsdale Scorpions third baseman Kyle Holder (43), of the New York Yankees organization, rounds the bases after hitting a home run during a game against the Peoria Javelinas on October 19, 2017 at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona. The Scorpions defeated the Javelinas 13-7. (Zachary Lucy/Four Seam Images via AP)

Winter League Report: Holder Doubles but Scottsdale Falls

Robert M. Pimpsner

Published

November 3, 2017

Yankees infield prospect Kyle Holder went 1-for-4 on the night with a double, continuing his streak of getting one hit in each of the eight games he has played in the Arizona Fall League. The 23-year old is hitting .375/.400/.563 over 32 at-bats for the Scottsdale Scorpions.

Outfielder Estevan Florial was also 1-for-4 in the game. The young prospect played right field for the Scottsdale Scorpions and got his first hit since going 1-for-3 on October 27.

Andrew Schwaab pitched two shutout innings of relief. The right-handed reliever struck out one batter while allowing just a hit. His season ERA now sits at 5.68 over six games.

Down in the Venezuelan Winter League, Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Daniel Alvarez pitched 1 1/3 inning of relief, allowing just a hit to lower his season ERA to 1.23 for Cardenales de Lara.

Alexander Palma played the outfield corners for Leones del Caracas and was 1-for-4 in the game against Bravos de Margarita. Francisco Diaz played catcher for Bravos de Margarita and is continuing to struggle, he was 0-for-3 in the game. His season batting average now sits at .158.